Immigrants from every country of the world have played a huge role in the U.S. economy since the beginning. Regardless of where they come from, many are entrepreneurs. Immigrants have founded and grown some of our most successful businesses that employ hundreds of thousands of Americans. In addition to their contributions to our vibrant and…
With Asian Americans making up about 5% of the U.S. population, and about 40% of them attending college (more than any other ethnic group), it’s important that this demographic receives the resources and support needed to fulfill their higher education experience. These resources can come in the form of financial aid, with much being offered…
Ever since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law in 1990, colleges, universities, and trade and vocational schools have made great strides in creating a more level playing field for college students with disabilities. Financial aid programs have expanded rapidly. Those changes have torn down many of the barriers that made it…
If you are looking for the perfect LGBTQ scholarship for you, then you’ve come to the right place! But first things first: what does LGBTQ stand for? The first four letters of this standard abbreviation are pretty self-explanatory: lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender. These four letters have been used since the 1990s, but recently there…
Becoming a nurse is a big decision, and can offer both incredible challenges as well as opportunities. Nurses are critical to the medical field for keeping patients safe and healthy. They’re one of the heroes of society – without nurses, we couldn’t continue the same way! Nursing has become a high-demand profession. With baby boomers…
Most scholarships and financial aid available seem to be solely for high school seniors and students to prepare them for the next step in life, whether it is a community college, college, or graduate school. However, current college and graduate students also need help furthering their education and attending college. Scholarship opportunities are found far…
While your college years can be some of the best of your life, they can also be an extremely trying time. It might be your first time living on your own, away from the emotional support of your family. It could also be the first time that you’ve had to change schools, acclimate to a…
Going to school, whether a community college or 4-year university, is a decision anyone can make at any age or point in their life. Many young mothers choose to take a break from school and return later on or decide to continue pursuing their education while raising a baby. No matter your situation, there are…
Women only make up around 28% of those working in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). That number is even lower in fields such as engineering which is at 15% women, and computer and mathematical sciences which is at 26%. And, in a time when many students are feeling unsure about their future, it’s important…
The Women in Technology Scholarship is a $500 scholarship that’s open to all female-identifying students who are pursing a degree in a technology-related field. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2023, and winners will be announced on May 30, 2023. About Women are becoming very prominent in the workplace, including in fields that have…
Senior year is undoubtedly one of the most exciting parts of high school, but it also comes with its own challenges and frustrations. High school seniors have to juggle maintaining their academic performance, college applications, and possibly, a scholarship search. But there are a few ways that current high school seniors can improve their scholarship…
There are many scholarships for Dyslexic students. Scholarships are essential because they offer students financial aid. There are many unique scholarships available; you can get a scholarship for being the first to attend college in your family, an athlete, or a fantastic chess player. You’re online scrolling to see what type of scholarships you could…